v. t.
Fain would they filch that little food away. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
But he that filches from me my good name,
Robs me of that which not enriches him,
And makes me poor indeed. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who filches; a thief. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. By pilfering or petty stealing. [ 1913 Webster ]